Around the Association: What People are Saying about Walter & Missi
Last Wednesday, Baylor’s talented freshman duo of Ja’Kobe Walter (No. 19, Toronto) and Yves Missi (No. 21, New Orleans) became the first pair of BU teammates in program history to get selected in the first round of the same NBA Draft.
Baylor Forward Jalen Bridges Goes Undrafted, Signs Two-Way Deal with Suns
Baylor basketball senior forward Jalen Bridges has signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.
Baylor Center Yves Missi Taken 21st by Pelicans in NBA Draft
Baylor basketball freshman center Yves Missi was taken with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Raptors Select Baylor Guard Ja’Kobe Walter with 19th Pick in NBA Draft
Baylor basketball guard and reigning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Ja’Kobe Walter, was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Where do Bridges, Missi & Walter Sit with the Draft a Week Away?
The 2024 NBA Draft is officially one week away, and teams are gearing up to make their selections next Wednesday, June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Baylor Basketball Center Yves Missi Declares for NBA Draft
Missi has hired an agent and will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility.
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Presser: Drew, Nunn & Missi Preview Clemson in Round of 32
The Baylor Men's Basketball head coach and two of his players took questions on Saturday from the media in Memphis.
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Locker Room Notes: The Bears Prepare for Clemson
Watch the players answer questions on their prep day before the round of 32!
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Presser: Scott Drew & Players Preview Colgate in NCAA Tournament First Round
The Baylor Men's Basketball head coach, along with players Caleb Lohner and Yves Missi, met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to look ahead to their Friday round of 64 matchup with Colgate.
Baylor’s Walter Named Freshman of the Year, Headlining BU’s All-Big 12 Honorees
Walter joins Keyonte George and Quincy Miller as previous BU Big 12 Freshman of the Year winners
How Baylor's Pick-and-Roll Attack Crushed Kansas
Baylor picks up a big win in Waco thanks to massive improvement in pick-and-rolls
Dennis Double-Double Leads No. 15 Bears Past No. 7 Jayhawks, 82-74
It was a very even offensive day for Baylor with all but one starter reaching double-digit points. RayJ Dennis, who led the Bears in scoring with 19 points, iced the game away late with multiple buckets and free throws.
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Presser: Baylor Men's Basketball Previews Kansas and Texas
Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi took questions on Firday before their Saturday matchup with the Kansas Jayhawk and Monday game against the Texas Longhorns
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Postgame Presser: Baylor Beats TCU in Fort Worth
Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi took questions for Baylor. Jamie Dixon and players also met with the media for TCU.
No. 15 Bears Bully Frogs to Claim 62-54 Win
Scott Drew’s squad not only avenged their earlier 3OT loss to the Frogs but also earned their head coach a 15th 20-win season in the last 17 years.
No. 11 Bears Drop Overtime Heartbreaker to No. 2 Houston, 82-76
Yves Missi had a chance to break a 69-69 deadlock with just four seconds in regulation, but he could not convert his and-one opportunity.
Love Returns & Rebounding: Immediate Takeaways from Baylor's Loss to BYU
Nothing shameful about losing to BYU. After a really good stretch, it’s tough to lose a game. Baylor has a massive task with Houston on Saturday.
No. 11 Bears Shot Down in Provo, Lose to Cougars 78-71
While Jalen Bridges put up 15 points and eight rebounds, the Bears’ defense could not handle the activity of the Cougars’ offense. Particularly, perimeter screens to spring open threes were brutal on Scott Drew’s squad, allowing a 14-for-36 performance from deep for BYU.
